Fronting Central Parkway, Griffon Apartments transforms a long-vacant lot into 32 new affordable housing units in Cincinnati’s Findlay Market district. Designed as part of a larger affordable housing initiative, the project brings an elevated, contemporary aesthetic to affordable living while respecting the neighborhood’s historic character.
Market-rate finishes—such as quartz countertops, tile showers, and hardwood flooring—provide residents with modern, durable interiors. Complying with Over-the-Rhine’s historic district guidelines, the building employs majority masonry construction. Its brick pattern emphasizes verticality and visual rhythm, complementing adjacent historic façades.
Situated on a zero-lot-line site constrained on all four sides, the project required careful spatial efficiency. A central light court introduces daylight to interior corridors and allows each bedroom to include windows, enhancing livability while accommodating the necessary unit count.
The result is a contextually sensitive, design-forward building that elevates the standard for affordable housing within a dense urban environment.
